Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor’s Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance,Choices of One, and Scoundrels), with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books include the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.

Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to
the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from
bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
“If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my
allegiance.”

Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine
at their first meeting.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Grand
Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the
Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author
Timothy Zahn.“I have sensed a disturbance in the Force.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this definitive
novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to
power—uncovering the events that created one of the most
iconic villains in Star Wars history.

One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the
Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn is also one of the most
captivating characters in the Star Wars universe, from his
introduction in bestselling author Timothy Zahn’s classic
Heir to the Empire through his continuing adventures in
Dark Force Rising,The Last Command, and beyond.

Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn brings his epic two-volume
series The Hand of Thrawn to an explosive conclusion with a
discovery that rocks the New Republic to its foundations--and
threatens to resurrect the Empire.

Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return
to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new
two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most
dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.

Never before has the incendiary mix of action, politics, and
intrigue that has become Timothy Zahn’s trademark, been mmore
evident that in this new Star Wars epic. On the heels of the
stunning events chronicled in Star Wars. A New Hope, the newly
minted heroes of the Rebellion–fledgling Jedi Luke Skywalker,
smuggler turned reluctant freedom-fighter Han Solo, and Princess
Leia Organa, a bold leader with a world to avenge–must face
the harsh realities of the cataclysmic conflict into which they
have so bravely plunged.

To make his biggest score, Han’s ready to take even bigger
risks.But even he can’t do this job solo.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Han Solo should be basking in his moment of glory. After all, the
cocky smuggler and captain of the Millennium Falcon just
played a key role in the daring raid that destroyed the Death Star
and landed the first serious blow to the Empire in its war against
the Rebel Alliance.

The dying Empire’s most cunning and ruthless warlord, Grand
Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial
fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New
Republic’s destruction. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Lando
Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the
highest Republic Council—only to discover instead a ghostly
fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and
victory to their enemies.

The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral
Thrawn, who has marshaled the remnants of the Imperial forces and
driven the Rebels back with an abominable technology recovered from
the Emperor’s secret fortress. clone soldiers. As Thrawn
mounts his final siege, Han Solo and Chewbacca struggle to form a
coalition of smugglers for a last-ditch attack, while Princess Leia
holds the Alliance together and prepares for the birth of her Jedi
twins.

Here is a special edition 20th anniversary release of the #1
New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire
Star Wars publishing phenomenon—unabridged for the
first time. The biggest event in the history of Star Wars
books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke
Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel
Alliance to victory in Star Wars.

Star Wars. Heir to the Empire. Behind the Scenes is a
special recording that features new commentary by author Timothy
Zahn and editor Betsy Mitchell, written for the 20th anniversary
edition of Heir to the Empire, read by Zahn and
Mitchell.